Reeling in a 100-pound halibut? Aiming to outrun the world’s fastest man? Trying to become the greatest speed skater of all time? Meet Jordan Stolz, the once-in-a-lifetime athlete you need to know and may never forget.

Tina, the elder sibling with lighter-colored fur, will be the face of the Olympic Games. Born in the Italian mountains but living in the city, she is a creative soul who loves art and music. Her motto is “dream big,” and she is passionate about the power of beauty and it’s ability to create change.

The world can't get enough of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie — and now the stars of Heated Rivalry are set to take part in one of the most time-honored sports traditions: the Olympic torch relay.

For the first time, two cauldrons will be lit and extinguished simultaneously in two different locations for the Winter Olympics.

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing. The Italian snowmaking expert is responsible for perfecting several of the courses that will feature in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, and he takes his job seriously.

On the men’s side, the U.S. team will be led by three-time Olympian and 2018 slopestyle gold medalist Red Gerard, snowboard cross racer Nick Baumgartner, and 17-year-old Alessandro Barbieri, who's seen as a medal contender in halfpipe.

Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill appeared on USA TODAY's "Milan Magic" podcast to talk Olympics and modern figure skating.

Competitions will be hosted at 25 venues spanning an area of more than 8,000 square miles. Here's what's happening at each of the four main clusters.